Jesse Iwuji, former Naval Academy football standout and current lieutenant in the Navy Reserves is set to make his first Las Vegas Motor Speedway start in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series Race on March 1st.

Iwuji will be driving for Reaume Bros. Racing the Strat 200 race which will be his 3rd overall in the truck series, and first of the season. To add to the sailor's excitement for the weekend, ConnectingVets.com has learned that he will have a major new partner along for the ride.

“I have a new partnership this race with FUELTRAX and this one’s special to me." Iwuji says. "FUELTRAX is a US company that has pioneered and led the industry in marine fuel management systems which speaks my mariner language. And to top it off, over 50% of their operations based out of my native country, Nigeria.”

Photo courtesy Jesse Iwuji

Iwuji was born in Texas to Nigerian immigrants and is incredibly proud of his heritage. That's one of the things that drew FUELTRAX to him.

“We are so grateful for our Nigerian-based marine operators and proud to support Lt. Iwuji both as one of our very own from our community, and as a first-generation American pursing his dreams," says Bene Okorie, West Africa Operations Manager of FUELTRAX. "Nigerians everywhere should be proud of Jesse’s success.”

FUELTRAX CEO Anthony George adds that he and his wife have a passion for helping young men and women achieve their dreams, and Iwuji definitely fits the bill.